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Tonight, we hear about an investigation into two men who allegedly used A.I. deepfake technology to create sexual content of more than 50 victims. CTV's Josh Marano delivers the details. Turning our attention closer to Mooney's Bay, a community is in mourning after a 6-year-old boy was found dead in the water. Tyler Fleming explains what happened. Plus, the City of Ottawa plans to install speed bumps and cushions at former photo radar locations. Peter Szperling has the latest on that. And finally, we take a gander at the weekend forecast.

Tonight, we learn new details about the crash that killed an Ottawa crossing guard. Elsewhere in our city, an Ottawa family speaks about needing to live in a tent in the woods because they can’t find stable housing. CTV's Katelyn Wilson has more. Plus, payment changes at a ByWard Market parking garage have led to hundreds of parking tickets.

We start with breaking news about Ottawa's LRT, as full service is set to resume on Line 1 as of June 8th. However, single-car service will remain in place on weekends. Meantime, the CHEO Foundation says it believes a former employee misdirected funds raised at a community event. CTV's Stefan Keyes has the latest. Plus, Ottawa City Council has voted to improve security in the ByWard Market by using money intended for beautification. And the city’s top doctor is worried about the closures of supervised consumption sites. Patricia Boal rounds up today's top headlines and takes a gander at the latest forecast.

An OC Transpo bus makes an unexpected stop, slamming into the side of a Farm Boy as it was being towed away. Meantime, a Summer Camp for kids with autism is - once again - in jeopardy. And a new group is speaking out in favour of Alto high-speed rail. Patricia Boal brings you up to speed on today's top headlines.

Patricia Boal drives you home with today's top headlines, starting with a familiar face running for Mayor of Ottawa. Hint: It's the man who currently holds the title. After months of speculation that he would attempt to keep his job in October, Mark Sutcliffe has officially submitted his election papers and launched his mayoral campaign for 2026. Meantime, the City of Ottawa is trying to come up with a partial solution for Ottawa's latest traffic nightmares. However, many fear that a bus-only off-ramp lane near Woodroffe won't do very much. And what happens if your food truck is a lemon? We hear from a frustrated Ottawa woman who is struggling to find answers from the truck company she bought it from.

We start tonight's newscast on a grim note, as a 36-year-old man is dead following a collision in Chelsea. Police say the cyclist was struck by a school bus. Shifting gears to Canada's Capital, where organizers are pounding the pavement on the eve of Ottawa Race Weekend. We meet some of this year's participants. Plus, it's the ultimate day for bargain hunting, as the Great Glebe Garage Sale kicks off tomorrow. However, some traffic inconveniences could pose a challenge. Patricia Boal recaps the day in news, looks ahead to a busy weekend, and brings you the latest weather forecast.

The latest obstacle to an expanding return-to-work mandate: Asbestos. DND employees are holding their breath, as many are concerned that potential exposure could worsen with future remodeling. Meantime, it's getting tougher for Canada's small businesses to hire and train inexperienced youth, especially if they can't afford it. We examine how these vacancies impact everything else. Plus, we raise a glass to a local tech company, as the Ford government gives them a big boost. CTV's Patricia Boal wraps up the day in news.

Win tonight, and you play a winner-take-all Game 5 inside enemy lines. Anything less, and Montreal declares victory in the Walter Cup Finals. Jackie Perez joins us throughout tonight's broadcast, as the Ottawa Charge faithful pack the Canadian Tire Centre. Meantime, the squeaky wheels at the DND Carling campus might foster results, as some potential solutions to the parking crisis might be in sight. Plus, CTV's Austin Lee takes you deep into the bowels of an Ottawa-based data centre. We explain why they are so important to preserving today's digital sovereignty, and we also identify the underlying concerns. Patricia Boal steers us through the day in news - and perhaps around a bit of gameday traffic in Kanata.

Without enough controllers, Ottawa's LRT service had to be temporarily shut down during the long weekend, a staffing issue that one union says is a 'chronic problem'. We have more on the latest light-rail fumble. Meantime, Ottawa Police are pleading with drivers to take a deep breath and just calm down. This comes after a raging driver, and a vehicle briefly going the wrong way, make fellow commuters very nervous. Plus, the ladies still have plenty of fighting spirit left in the tank, as two late goals keep the Ottawa Charge in the Walter Cup Finals. Another win at the CTC tomorrow night, and they force a Game 5 in La Belle Province on Saturday. Patricia Boal and the CTV Ottawa Team wrap up the day in news.

Patricia Boal takes us into the start of Victoria Day Weekend, but it's starting off on a very grim note for the residents of Russell Road. A townhouse fire has left one person dead, while 10 others have been displaced from their homes. Meanwhile in Alberta, the feds and the province have struck a deal on a carbon pricing MOU. However, the hard work is far from done. Plus, we deliver the 4-1-1 on this year's construction hotspots in Canada's Capital.